Post-Surgery Care in August, CA: Help at Home After Surgery

Local figures

Post-Surgery Care in August, CA: the local picture

2.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Stockton)

66

Medicare-certified home health agencies list August ZIP codes in their service area

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in San Joaquin County)

802

residents 65 or older (9.1% of August)

The nearest hospital with an emergency department is St Joseph's Medical Center Of Stockton in Stockton, about 2.9 mi away in a straight line, followed by Dameron Hospital (3.2 mi). Plan the ride home on discharge day and the rides back for follow-up visits.

Medicare lists 66 certified home health agencies whose service area includes August. If the surgeon orders home health, one of them sends the nurse or therapist; a private caregiver covers the hours in between.

August compared with San Joaquin County and California

Census figure	August	San Joaquin County	California
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	39%	33%
Residents 65 or older	9.1%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	22%	23%
Households with no vehicle	7.2%	5.1%	7.1%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	41%	11%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$26,766	$65,486	—

Older residents in towns around August

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Garden Acres, CA	2.1 mi	843	49%
Stockton, CA	2.5 mi	41,979	43%
Kennedy, CA	3.6 mi	239	52%
Morada, CA	4.2 mi	917	39%
Lincoln Village, CA	4.3 mi	839	35%
Country Club, CA	4.3 mi	1,595	36%

Hospitals near August

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
St Joseph's Medical Center Of Stockton	Stockton, CA	2.9 mi	3 of 5	(209) 943-2000
Dameron Hospital	Stockton, CA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	(209) 944-5550
San Joaquin General Hospital	French Camp, CA	7.1 mi	2 of 5	(209) 468-6000
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial	Lodi, CA	9.9 mi	3 of 5	(209) 334-3411

Home health agencies serving August

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Lodi, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(209) 333-3131
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	27 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc	Sacramento, CA	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-3205
American Hospice And Home Health Care Services Inc	Pleasanton, CA	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(925) 240-6300
Neogen Care	Pleasanton, CA	40 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 440-1383
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	50 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350

Straight-line miles from the center of August. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a post-surgery caregiver can help with

Help getting in and out of bed, chairs and the shower
Meals, fluids and medication reminders
Rides to follow-up and therapy appointments
Help with home exercises the therapist set

Cost

What post-surgery care costs in August

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 66% of the $2,231 monthly median income of August households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a post-surgery caregiver

Medicare covers home health care after surgery when a doctor orders it and the person is homebound: part-time skilled nursing and therapy from a Medicare-certified agency. It does not cover round-the-clock help, or personal care when that is the only care needed (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone after this kind of surgery? Are you comfortable with transfers, walkers and shower chairs? Can you start on the discharge date and cover the first nights? More in our post-surgery care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Post-Surgery Care in August: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to August?

St Joseph's Medical Center Of Stockton in Stockton, about 2.9 mi in a straight line from the center of August (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (209) 943-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

Which home health agencies serve August?

Medicare lists 66 certified agencies whose service area includes August ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Adventist Health Home Care Services (5 of 5), Atta Home Healthcare (5 of 5), Caringhand Home Health Solutions, Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does post-surgery care cost in August?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 66% of the $2,231 monthly median income of August households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

How long do people usually need help after surgery?

It depends on the operation and the person. After a hip or knee replacement many people need daily help for a few weeks, and more at night in the first days. Ask the surgical team for an estimate and plan with some slack.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Post-Surgery and Hospital Discharge Care in August, CA